3601 E Bay Dr. #109, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

This lovely two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Sandy Pointe is beautifully furnished, has been an excellent rental property, and -- with all the improvements made by the seller -- an outstanding buy in today's market.Among the upgrades are a new AC unit, new toilets and hot water heater in 2009, new tile in hall, baths, master and guest bedrooms. There was a complete electrical system overhaul in 2008, a new range, dishwasher and microwave added recently, plus new furnishings in dining room and guest bedroom. Located just east of the bridge over the lagoon in the Grassy Point Preserve, a 34-acre city-owned nature preserve just to the south of the condo building, this is a peaceful place to spend a week, a winter or alifetime. Owners will enjoy a two-car carport, additional storage at ground level for beach gear and/or bicicle(s), as well as a location convenient to shopping, dining and the free trolley for island exploration. Just across the driveway is a heated pool. And the beach? It's within walking distance for most. If you're too lazy even to drive the three blocks, hop aboard the trolley right out front on East Bay Drive and get off at Manatee Public Beach.